Upright Double Bass

Welcome to upright double bass. At the String Emporium, we
specialize in the upright bass. For whatever style of bass playing
you do, or whatever accessory you need, we have it here. We
have a hard earned reputation for the highest quality basses and
the most affordable prices. We promise that whatever level
upright bass you need, our String Emporium upright basses will be
of the highest quality bass found anywhere else.

We sell and offer many levels of upright basses

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Student, upright double basses (see the Thompson
plywood upright) which are the lowest priced, most affordable
basses. While these level of basses compete favorably
in the $1,700-2,500 price range, they are still only $1,250
and include our famous String Emporium set up, fittings and
warranty.

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Intermediate, fully carved
upright bass, by Emile Gillet. These basses are fully
hand carved and come with fine accessories. German endpin,
French imported bridges and the same, professional set up and
warranty. This is a great upright, double bass for anyone
that wants a good, reliable carved bass of quality and still
stay under $3,000.

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Our professional quality, Wan-Bernadel
upright double basses which are still under $5,000 are now
famous for for their incredible superiority over basses much
higher in price! They are fine copies of the French, Gand-Bernadels.
French style, recessed brass tuners, all hand made in the old,
European tradition of bass making. A 19th century bass,
now being made in the 21st century. Unprecedented quality
and value. Read our
Wan-Testimonials page.

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Antique, old upright basses of all sorts. All of the
upright double basses that we offer at the String Emporium are
of a very high caliber, fully restored, authentic basses.
We call this section on our website the Bass
Cafe, upright basses for sale.

We pride ourselves on offering the very best quality with utmost
dedication and professionalism.